Genesis
Genesis is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Origin, birth, or creation.
Origin and history
Genesis is derived from a Greek word meaning 'origin' or 'birth', famously used as the title of the first book of the Bible. Although historically more common for females, it is also used as a masculine name in the United States. Its usage for boys has seen a notable rise in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
3,666 babies in the United States have been named Genesis since 1880. It ranks #2114 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #952.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.1 %)
- TX (12.9 %)
- NY (7.2 %)
- FL (7.1 %)
- GA (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 75 |
| 1980-1990 | 167 |
| 1990-2000 | 409 |
| 2000-2010 | 636 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,122 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,257 |
Famous people named Genesis
- Genesis Servania: Boxer
Fun facts
- The name directly translates to 'origin' or 'beginning' in Ancient Greek, chosen as the title for the Bible's opening book.
- While significantly more popular for girls in the U.S., Genesis has steadily gained traction as a male given name in the 2020s.